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The UnXplained with William Shatner Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 2021 - 0
Episode 1
Mysterious Ancient Ruins
Fri, Apr 1, 2022 62 mins
Some archaeological finds are so baffling that they challenge everything known about the past. Examining if people will ever learn the truth about these mysterious ruins or will they continue to present more questions than answers.
Episode 2
The Mystery of Genius
Fri, Apr 1, 2022 62 mins
Genius is widely considered to be the ability to change the world in an incredible way: inventing new technology, deciphering the mysteries of the universe, or creating transcendent art. Examining where does genius come from, what is the X-factor that makes someone a genius, is it "good genes," a proper education, or do geniuses tap into something much more mysterious and extraordinary.
Episode 3
What Lies Below?
Fri, Apr 8, 2022 62 mins
More than 80 percent of the Earth's oceans remain unexplored, and in many ways, the underwater world is the final frontier. As new technology allows people to explore oceans and deep lakes more than ever before, examining what will be found, will profound secrets about the oceans be discovered, underwater ruins that were lost for thousands of years, or perhaps something even more extraordinary.
Episode 4
Secrets of Abandoned Places
Fri, Apr 15, 2022 63 mins
From the ancient Babylonian's to modern day urban explorers, mankind has always been fascinated by abandoned places. What is the allure that draws us to these post-apocalyptic landscapes? Is it simply morbid curiosity? Or, something harder to define? Could abandoned places actually be places of 'magic'-as the ancients believed? Well, that is what we will try and find out.
Episode 5
Acts of God
Fri, Apr 22, 2022 62 mins
There are some events that are so destructive, so astounding, or truly miraculous-that for the faithful-they must be directed by the hand of the Almighty. The Great Flood. The Plagues of Egypt. Sodom and Gomorrah. Moses Parting the Red Sea. Were these merely tall tales, or could they be historically accurate? And, if so, were they just freak occurrences-or were Acts of God? That is what will try and find out.
Episode 6
Serial Killer Creatures
Fri, May 6, 2022 62 mins
The animal kingdom is full of deadly predators, and some of them attack in extraordinary and inexplicable ways. Do some animals strike back at humans for reasons beyond normal defense and hunger? Can they have emotions like anger or a desire for revenge? Despite our technological advancement, do animals pose a greater threat to us than we realize for reasons that we cannot explain?
Episode 7
Mysterious Tombs
Fri, May 13, 2022 60 mins
Throughout history humans have buried their dead-in caves or chambers, in pyramids or in some form of a tomb-but why? Ancient tombs were visual memorials for the dead. In China, a vast necropolis was constructed as a way to connect to the afterlife. Is there an inherit need for us to dig up our past? What is it that we are searching for? And what profound secrets might remain hidden in tombs? That is what we will try to find out.
Episode 8
Uncanny Curses
Fri, May 20, 2022 63 mins
All over the world, there are places and objects that are thought to be cursed. Many people avoid these locations and things, believing they will bring harm. Others think that curses are nothing than superstition and folklore. Are curses just the product of over-active imaginations? The byproduct of uncanny coincidences? Or is it possible that these curses are real-and there are dark forces at play that defy explanation?
Episode 9
Superhuman Feats
Fri, May 27, 2022 63 mins
Some people are capable of the seemingly impossible. Whether surviving freezing temperatures, diving unfathomable depths on one breath, or lifting objects of mind-boggling weight, superhuman feats never cease to amaze. But how do these superhumans pull them off? Is it a matter of training, willpower, genetics, or something more mysterious?
Episode 10
Mysteries of the Missing Link
Fri, Jun 3, 2022 63 mins
Today, human civilization spans the globe, and there are more than 7 billion people on Earth. But how did humanity evolve? Although many around the globe believe that the divine hand of God placed homo sapiens on Earth, were there other kinds of human-like creatures-cousins of man-that could have been just as intelligent as us? And if so, might these other species still exist today, perhaps in remote parts of the world?
Episode 11
Surviving the Impossible
Fri, Jun 10, 2022 62 mins
Human can survive catastrophic injuries and deadly scenarios that defy the odds in ways that are inexplicable. These survivals challenge our best attempts to explain how anyone could live through such circumstances. Is cheating death when survival is seemingly impossible simply fate or good fortune? Or are there other, more mysterious, factors at play?
Episode 12
The Search for King Arthur
Fri, Jun 24, 2022 63 mins
Investigating if King Arthur was simply a thrilling figure cobbled together from the folklore of many cultures or a flesh and blood man. King Arthur. England's first pop culture superhero, his exploits have inspired numerous blockbuster movies and television series. Without King Arthur, there wouldn't have "Middle Earth," "Harry Potter," "Game of Thrones," "Star Wars" or "Star Trek." It is impossible to gauge the impact that the Arthurian legend has had on Western culture.
Episode 13
Wonders of the Ancient World
Fri, Oct 7, 2022 60 mins
Remarkable feats of engineering from our ancient past span the globe. Some are amazing in size. Others in sophistication. Some are so strange they border on inexplicable. Did the ancients have advanced scientific knowledge that has been lost to time? How-and why-did they fashion these incredible wonders?
Episode 14
The Search For Extraterrestrial Life
Fri, Oct 21, 2022 63 mins
Space. The Final Frontier and the ultimate mystery. Scientists are involved in a never-ending quest to understand the vast universe our planet inhabits. But it seems that for each answer science provides, even more questions arise. Our own solar system is populated by mysterious objects and phenomenon that seem to defy our attempts to understand them. And when we get deeper into space, the mysteries only deepen.
Episode 15
Real Life Monsters
Fri, Oct 28, 2022 62 mins
For centuries, fantastic tales of terrifying monsters have fascinated mankind. Bizarre beasts of all shapes and sizes have been portrayed in some of history's most classic stories and folklore. Examining what if these creatures were more than just works of imagination and superstition; if these stories of legendary creatures could be inspired by actual events and where does the line between fact and fiction fall; and if these famous monsters still lurk in the dark corner of the globe.
Episode 16
America's Lost Treasures
Fri, Nov 4, 2022 62 mins
For hundreds of years, there have been legends of treasures hidden throughout the United States.
Episode 17
The Bermuda Triangle and the Beyond
Fri, Nov 18, 2022 62 mins
All over the world are forbidden 'triangles'-mysterious regions where ships, planes, and people enter and then just disappear. They are found in Bermuda, Alaska, Japan and elsewhere. But why? Do these locations defy the laws of physics? Or is it possible that there are some places on Earth that we are simply not meant to go?
Episode 18
Secrets of the Founding Fathers
Fri, Nov 25, 2022 63 mins
New information reveals truths about the men who formed America, more than two centuries after their bold vision came to life.
Episode 19
The Weird Wild West
Fri, Dec 2, 2022 63 mins
The American frontier is not only full of legends of cowboys and outlaws but of monsters and UFOs as well.
Episode 20
Devastating Disasters
Fri, Dec 9, 2022 63 mins
Scientific inventions that are meant to avert catastrophic outcomes from disasters are examined. Their effectiveness in predicting and somehow mitigating the effects of natural and man-made disasters through technology are evaluated by experts.
Episode 21
Mysterious Monoliths
Fri, Dec 9, 2022 62 mins
All over the world, there are giant monoliths that our ancient ancestors carved out of solid rock. But what was the purpose of these huge stone monuments? Did they serve some kind of ritual function? Were they intended to honor the gods? Or is it possible that, as some believe, certain monoliths were actually designed to conduct energy?
